Ricotta & Spinach Rigatoni with Fried Zucchini

Name: Ricotta & Spinach Rigatoni with Fried Zucchini
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 15 oz ricotta; 3 tbsp grated Parmesan; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp pasta water; 0.5 lb rigatoni; 3 sprays Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Cooking Spray; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan; 1 cup pasta water; Salt, to taste; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced; Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, for frying; Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil; Extra grated Parmesan; Freshly ground black pepper

Serves 1

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Ricotta & Spinach Rigatoni with Fried Zucchini

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Serves 1

Directions

1Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
2Add zucchini slices and fry until golden on both sides.
3Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
4Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
5Add 1/2 tablespoon salt and cook pasta until just under al dente (about 2 minutes less than package instructions).
6In a bowl, mix ricotta, salt, lemon zest, Parmesan, black pepper, and 2 tbsp pasta water until smooth.
7In a large pan over medium heat, spray avocado oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
8Add spinach and 2 tbsp pasta water, and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted and most of the water has evaporated.
9Add cooked pasta, ricotta mixture, and grated Parmesan.
10Stir in 4 tbsp pasta water and cook until the sauce is creamy and pasta is done.
11Serve hot.
12Top with crispy zucchini, a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper (if using), and extra Parmesan.

Ingredients

15 oz ricotta
3 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 lemon, zest of
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp pasta water
0.5 lb rigatoni
3 sprays Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Cooking Spray
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
0.25 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup pasta water
Salt, to taste
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, for frying
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Extra grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

panpaper towel-lined platelarge potbowlfood processor (optional)hand mixer (optional)

Tips

For a silkier texture, blend the ricotta mixture using a food processor or hand mixer.
Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Ricotta & Spinach Rigatoni with Fried Zucchini

Ricotta & Spinach Rigatoni with Fried Zucchini

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